Man attempting to fly drugs from New Orleans in 2023 receives prison sentence

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A sentence was given on May 14, in an attempted drug smuggling case that happened years prior in New Orleans.

Court documents filed with the United States Attorney’s Office revealed, 41-year-old Emanual Harris pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

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On Sept. 8, 2023, Harris arrived at the New Orleans International Airport and checked his bag with United Airlines in an attempt to travel.

During a TSA screening, agents reportedly found a Zatarain’s Pro Boil container glued shut with a taped up Ziplock bag, contained 442.2 grams of methamphetamine, buried in the seasoning…

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